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Infinite Possibility!, Cumberland G
The American Hebrew Academy is the only pluralistic, Jewish boarding high
school in the world. Learn about how their unique educational model is creating
the future Jewish leaders of our time. What does it take to be an educational
innovator? What would you be able to accomplish if you were in a 24-7 learning
environment that combines formal and informal education?
Facilitator: Alina Spaulding, Humanitarian
Israel 101, Sanger A
Program Schedule
Shuk Details
Learn the history of Israel from an advocate’s perspective, using Israel’s short
and complex history to debunk lies and claims made against Israel today.
Facilitator: Miri Kornfeld, Ben, Hen, Vida Velasco, StandWithUs
Israel Advocacy - AIPAC Style, Moreno B u
Learn how to be the most effective pro-Israel advocate on campus and beyond.
This session will give you the tools to have a significant and tangible impact on
the US-Israel relationship.
Facilitator: Adam Teitelbaum, AIPAC
It’s Not Just What You Do, It’s When You Do It: Building a Strong
Chapter Calendar, McMillan
Believe it or not, it actually matters how you put your chapter’s events calendar
together. When are your events most targeted to new prospective members,
and are they at the right time to get those people to the next convention or to
become members in time to run for your board? These are just a few of the
many questions to consider as you plan out your next six months. Join us to
learn to be strategic about calendaring to make your chapter even stronger!
Facilitators: Amy Feinberg, BBYO; Lindsey Perreault, Lead Madricha
It’s Really Not That Complicated! Israeli Politics 101, Cumberland H
Join us for a game called “Monopolity” in which you will be introduced in a fun
interactive way to understand the basic issues of Israel’s daily life. It really isn’t
that complicated! You will get to represent a political party, you will get a budget
and your only goal is to win!
Facilitator: Tova Birnbaum, World Zionist Organization
Additional Information
Jewish Values: The Ultimate Survival Tool, Reunion C
50
Meet Ethan. He beat cancer. He won CBS’s Survivor: Africa, and he co-founded a
global non-profit called Grassroots Soccer, which educates an entire generation
of young Africans about HIV and AIDs prevention. Through it all, Ethan’s Judaism
has served as a compass for his life’s journey. Come hear his story.
Facilitator: Ethan Zohn, Grassroots Soccer